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Mar 25
Three Pennsylvania Men Arrested for Undercover Child Sex Crimes
On February 3, the Derry Township Police Department announced the arrests of three Pennsylvania men following an undercover child sex crimes investigation. Joshua Zink, 49, Marshall Spatz, 68, and Scot Enrico Cerulli, 55, were all arrested in early January 2026. … Read more about Three Pennsylvania Men Arrested for Undercover Child Sex Crimes »
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Mar 25
Lancaster County Man Sentenced After Online Child Sex Trafficking Sting
On February 3rd, Paul Crawford, 64, was sentenced to serve 30 months to 10 years in state prison following Crawford’s entry into a plea deal negotiated with the Commonwealth. As part of Crawford’s plea deal, the Commonwealth dropped seven charges … Read more about Lancaster County Man Sentenced After Online Child Sex Trafficking Sting »
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Mar 25
Bucks County Man Pleads Guilty to Statutory Sexual Assault in Exploitation Ring Case
On February 12th, Jon Van Ingen, 68, pled guilty to statutory sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl. Van Ingen remains free on $150,000 bail while awaiting sentencing, which is scheduled for May 8, 2026. As we previously reported, Van Ingen … Read more about Bucks County Man Pleads Guilty to Statutory Sexual Assault in Exploitation Ring Case »
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Mar 23
Four Tyrone Men Charged in Child Sexual Exploitation Ring
On February 11, Samuel Friday and Morris Reese, two men in their mid-60’s from Tyrone, Pennsylvania, appeared in court for scheduled preliminary hearings on charges stemming from their alleged involvement in a child sexual exploitation ring. Both men were charged … Read more about Four Tyrone Men Charged in Child Sexual Exploitation Ring »
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Mar 13
NBA Cancels Celebration of Magic City Strip Club
On February 26, 2026, the Atlanta Hawks National Basketball Association (NBA) team announced a one-night collaboration to celebrate and promote Magic City, a strip club in Atlanta. The announcement sparked major backlash among NBA fans and players, including Luke Kornet, … Read more about NBA Cancels Celebration of Magic City Strip Club »
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Mar 05
Philadelphia Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Federal Prison for Sex Trafficking of a Minor
On February 3, Walter Tharrington was sentenced to 16 years in federal prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release, for sex trafficking of a minor and possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) by U.S. District Court Judge Joel … Read more about Philadelphia Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Federal Prison for Sex Trafficking of a Minor »
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Mar 03
Prompted to Exploit: AI and the Creation of Deepfake Pornography
Deepfake pornography is rapidly expanding as generative artificial intelligence (GAI) enables the manipulation of innocent images into sexually explicit content. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) reported GAI-related child sexual exploitation cases rising from 6,835 in the … Read more about Prompted to Exploit: AI and the Creation of Deepfake Pornography »
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Mar 03
From Visibility to Vulnerability: How TikTok’s Monetization Model Enables Sexual Exploitation
TikTok has rapidly become one of the most influential social media platforms in the world, particularly among minors and young adults. In the United States, a majority of teenagers report using the app, and globally, TikTok’s design prioritizes constant engagement, … Read more about From Visibility to Vulnerability: How TikTok’s Monetization Model Enables Sexual Exploitation »
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Feb 25
The Illusion of Female Sexual Liberation: OnlyFans, Modern Pimps, and the Sex Trade
Beyond the false narrative of creators achieving sexual liberation through OnlyFans lies a darker reality in which women, as well as gender minorities and minors, remain particularly vulnerable to abuse. As a subscription-based platform allowing creators to monetize content directly, … Read more about The Illusion of Female Sexual Liberation: OnlyFans, Modern Pimps, and the Sex Trade »
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Feb 23
Catasauqua Woman Convicted in Allentown Child Exploitation and Trafficking Case
On January 23, a woman of Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, was found guilty on all charges related to trafficking and sexual exploitation of her 12-year-old daughter. After a three-day trial in Lehigh County, the jury found her guilty of criminal conspiracy to … Read more about Catasauqua Woman Convicted in Allentown Child Exploitation and Trafficking Case »